TAPESCRIPT
Part 1:
Walt Disney was one of the most admired people in the film industry. Many of the films created
by his company are very popular with both children and adults. However, success did not come
early for Disney. When he set up his own film company, it was not very profitable. So , Disney
chose to move to Hollywood to start a new career. There, he developed a character based on a pet
mouse he once had, under the name of Mickey Mouse. He even gave the mouse his own voice.
Soon, Mickey Mouse became the world's most popular cartoon character and Disney was very
popular worldwide. But Disney did not stop there. He went on to produce his first feature-length
animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film became a huge success, earning more
than 400 million dollars since its release and eight Oscars, the top award in the film industry.
Throughout his career, Disney won or received 26 Oscars - a record in history. Besides making
films, Disney was also the creator of the first Disneyland theme park which opened in 1955.
Nowadays, there are 12 Disney parks around the world where people can meet Disney cartoon
characters and see live shows of their magical stories. After his death, The Walt Disney Studios
continued to make high-quality live-action and animated films, such as The Little Mermaid,
Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. His films continue to inspire both adults and children
to follow their dreams.
Part 2:
Jessie: Hey, Tam. I heard that in Thailand, New Year’s Day is celebrated differently. Is that true?
Tam: Hey, Jessie. Well, nowadays we celebrate Western New Year’s Day too, but there is also a
traditional Thai New Year’s Day. It comes from when Thailand had its own calendar.
Jessie: Really? When is it?
Tam: Traditional Thai New Years is from April 13th-15th every year. It is called Songkran in
Thai. Jessie: How is Songkran celebrated?
Tam: During Songkran, people celebrate by throwing water on each
other. Jessie: Really? Why?
Tam: The water is a symbol of washing away all the bad. The idea is people can start the New
Year clean and new. Nowadays, people fill up buckets, water guns, and hoses with water and
have big water fights.
Jessie: Wow! That sounds fun!
Tam: It definitely is. I think most people still celebrate it just so they can have a party. In my
hometown, people get really excited about Songkran.
Jessie: Well, if I ever go to Thailand, I am going to go in April. I love water fights!
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